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Community News – 02.01.17

Restoration Volunteers

Care for the trees.

Help restore Inwood Park’s forest on Sat., Feb. 11th from 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Join the Stewardship Team and help protect the park’s plant life by learning care practices for trees, identifying invasive vegetation, and vine removal techniques. Volunteers are asked to wear boots, long pants and clothes that can get dirty. Volunteers may register at http://on.nyc.gov/2k876o5. The group will meet at the Payson Park House Located at Dyckman Street and Payson Avenue.

Concert in El Barrio

Joel Sachs will lead the ensemble.

Experience Roberto Sierra’s “Concierto Nocturnal” at El Museo del Barrio on Tues., Jan. 28th at 7:30 p.m. Joel Sachs, the internationally acclaimed master of contemporary music, will lead harpsichordist Robert Fleitz and members of the New Juilliard Ensemble as they perform. The musical performance will be accompanied by a video display of artwork created by artist Nitza Tufiño. The 40 pieces of art were all created especially for this program as she listened to the concierto. For tickets, please visit http://bit.ly/2k6EIlX. The museum is located at 1230 Fifth Avenue.

Commerce of Chocolate

Sweet, sweet history.

Get a taste of Morris-Jumel Mansion’s new exhibit on Fri., Feb. 17th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. “A Taste For Chocolate” explores the role of cacao and chocolate as a commodity through the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The exhibit revolves around the Morris and Jumel family’s merchant background and their involvement in the importation of chocolate. Registration is required by emailing publicprograms@morrisjumel.org. The museum is located at 65 Jumel Terrace.

Swing Time

Lindy Hop your way through the night.

Swing by the Pelham Fritz Recreation Center for a night of culture and entertainment on Sat., Feb 25th from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. The Harlem Renaissance Orchestra will perform live jazz and swing music accompanied by The Harlem Swing Dance Society. Guests are welcome to arrive early for beginner dance lessons and to mingle with other dancers and performers. Registration is required at http://on.nyc.gov/2jxNo4c. The center is located at West 122nd Street and Mount Morris Park West.

Sugar Hill Tango

It takes two to tango.

Dip yourself into the world of tango at the Sugar Hill Children’s Museum of Art on Thurs., Feb. 16th from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Step passionately with your partner to tunes performed by musical duo Daniel Binelli and Polly Ferman. Registration is required at http://bit.ly/2k1b1AI. The museum is located at 898 Saint Nicholas Avenue and 155th Street.

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